Fast Food, Fat Profits: Obesity in America

With two-thirds of Americans currently overweight, Fast Food, Fat Profits: Obesity in America addresses the growing rate of obesity and the multitude of health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, that have become increasingly common as a result of this rise. It also draws attention to how minority groups, such as African Americans and Hispanics, are even more prone to obesity than white Americans.

Presenter Josh Rushing highlights the contrast between cost and availability in the American diet, where it is possible to buy a cheeseburger for less than the cost of a salad. This includes the difficulty of making healthy eating for a family of four as affordable as dining at McDonald’s. The documentary also addresses the crucial issue of the next generation of Americans, highlighting the limited options schoolchildren have when it comes to eating lunch, snacks, and even breakfast at school.